RAMP Wire & Cable Testing and Certification Reimbursement — Up to ₹5L

RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) is a national programme of the Government of India, backed by the World Bank, that works to sharpen the productivity, competitiveness and staying power of the country's micro, small and medium enterprises. It does this through policy reform, capacity building, and smoother access to money and markets.

Intervention 2 of RAMP deals specifically with the Wire and Cable industry, and it is delivered on the ground by the Department of Industries under the UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Wire and cable manufacturers in the union territory routinely have to spend serious money on quality checks and certificates before their products are accepted by buyers, and this window pays that expense back.

Compliance with quality standards is usually the price of entry into both Indian and overseas markets. The intervention exists so that smaller wire and cable units can clear that hurdle without draining their working capital, which is exactly the kind of practical support RAMP is meant to deliver.

• Reimbursement of up to ₹5,00,000 for product testing and certification
• Only for wire and cable manufacturing MSMEs in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
• Covers CE, UL, RoHS, REACH, ISO 9001/14001/45001, CPR, BASEC, BIS and NABL type test reports
• Rolling, always-open applications processed first-come, first-served while funds last
• Udyam registration and at least one year of operations required
• Approvals typically take 90 days; funds paid via RTGS/NEFT

Reimbursement is open to MSME units that satisfy every one of the following conditions:

• Udyam registration — the unit must be a registered MSME.
• Location — operations must be based in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
• Sector — the unit must be engaged in manufacturing wire and cable products.
• Vintage — the business must have been operational for at least one year before the date of application.
• Nature of spend — the money claimed must relate to product testing and certification carried out by an accredited or recognised institution.
• Agency accreditation — the testing or certification body must hold valid national or international accreditation.
• Proof — valid invoices and payment evidence for the services availed are mandatory.

RAMP Wire & Cable Testing and Certification Reimbursement — Up to ₹5L is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

RAMP Wire & Cable Testing and Certification Reimbursement — Up to ₹5L accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

Approved applicants receive a reimbursement of up to ₹5,00,000, or the actual amount spent on product testing and certification, whichever is lower.

Costs that can be claimed cover a wide set of well-known marks and standards, including CE, UL, RoHS and REACH, the ISO standards 9001, 14001 and 45001, CPR, BASEC and BIS Certification, and Type Test Reports issued by NABL-accredited laboratories. The list is illustrative — other government-recognised or authorised certifications may also qualify, subject to prior approval.

By absorbing these compliance bills, the intervention eases the pressure on an MSME's operating budget and leaves room for quality assurance spending. The payoff is greater product credibility and easier access to domestic as well as international buyers.

This is a reimbursement, not an investment — no equity or ownership stake is taken in the applicant's business.

RAMP Wire & Cable Testing and Certification Reimbursement — Up to ₹5L is offered by Department of Industries, UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.

Everything happens online. After a unit submits its form and documents through the Single Window Portal, the file goes to the UT RAMP Programme Committee (UTRPC), which scrutinises and verifies the claim in detail — eligibility, Udyam registration, how long the unit has been in operation, the accreditation held by the testing agency, and the authenticity of the invoices and payment proofs.

Where the committee's recommendation is positive, the District Industries Centre (DIC) passes the final decision and issues a formal sanction order.

The approved amount is then credited straight into the applicant's loan or cash credit account through RTGS/NEFT.

Complete applications are normally cleared within 90 days of submission. Files are taken up on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the funds allotted to this intervention, so submitting early with a complete document set is the safer route.

Before you apply to RAMP Wire & Cable Testing and Certification Reimbursement — Up to ₹5L, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

RAMP Wire & Cable Testing and Certification Reimbursement — Up to ₹5L is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹5L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.